JTalmage Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 Just curious. I'm usually a little apprehensive when purchasing things out of country. I know the place has rave reviews from locals, but was wondering if it was a hassle for us folks here in the US, since they're on the opposite side of the globe. They've got quite a bit of awesome looking parts I'd like to get for some hot rods I have in mind.
Bernard Kron Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 (edited) I was a frequent buyer of parts from ThePartsBox.com for several years, only stopping with the recent strength of the Aussie dollar. Now that the AUSD has dropped down to the low 90's the cost is more in line with stateside items and I'm sure I'll resume buying from them. Shipment was prompt and total time from order to my door was typically in the neighbourhood of 2-3 weeks maximum. Parts quality, and they're eye for parts not found elsewhere, were second to none. Only once did I needed a part replaced. It had arrived damaged and the make-good arrived within 10 days. Replies to e-mail inquiries are typically within 24 hours. So... highly recommended. In fact I was such a fan I even built a tribute car almost entirely from they're parts! Edited September 12, 2014 by Bernard Kron
eastown Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 I'm in Canada and have ordered several times from them with no problems at all. Good quality stuff.
Skip Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 I've ordered from them several times. Quality is very good. Service is great.
Dale W. Verts Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 Took me a long time to get parts. They did say they were sorry... Two sets of sprint car tires had bubbles on the rears. Since they were just on one side I figure they'll work. Parts look fine other than that, but it took a LONG time to get them. Dale
1320wayne Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 I've ordered from them numerous times. Always good quality items and shipped amazingly fast for overseas. Two weeks tops, on average.
scummy Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 Mate i've brought from them at model shows here and they are very genuine people that cant do enough for you , actually they drive me a little insain because they are so helpful .
fractalign Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) I hear a lot of good things about The Parts Box but a friend pointed out a flaw with one of their kits. This is what the Parts Box Falcon looks like compared with the 1:1. Can you see what the flaw is in the kit ? Edited July 24, 2015 by fractalign
fiatboy Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 I've ordered once, relatively quick delivery, lots of interesting parts like 'turbo charged DOHC 4-cyl. engine. They are good IMO.
VRM Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 I have ordered a couple of times. The resin quality is not bad. Certainly not up to Missing Link or Replicas and Miniatures standards, but the 2-3 air bubbles you fine will usually be easy to fill, and the flash is minimal.
gtcapri Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 (edited) hit and miss for me in terms of quality. I have brought several parts from them some are top notch then some are average for instance Their wheels, injector hats and superchargers are awesome but then recently brought a body that was warped and lines didn't match so needed alot of work and a centrifugal blower that looks like a piece of dog poo. Edited July 25, 2015 by gtcapri
fractalign Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 My friend pointed out that the main flaw with the Falcon kit was the length of the front fenders. If you look closely you will notice the section between the leading edge of the wheel arch and the bumper is longer on the kit than the 1:1. I can't vouch for the actual quality of the kits but as far as accuracy goes that is a real issue. I don't own that many resin kits but I do have a have a Cavalier XB GT Falcon Hardtop. This particular model only cost me about $ 20.00 from memory and that was only last year. The proportions are far more accurate. I think if you are going to charge upwards of $100.00 for your product there is a certain expectation that the product will accurately represent the 1:1 its based off. I suspect the Parts Box Version was moulded from an old promo model. It was quite common back then to make the promo models longer and leaner than the 1:1 models. The problem with this is that anyone looking to cast anything using one of these as the master needs to double check the measurements !
kruleworld Posted July 26, 2015 Posted July 26, 2015 (edited) it doesn't look too bad, once you have it on the workbench. unfortunately there's little choice when it comes to 1/25 scale. Your comparo photo is a model too, and looks too short. Just for giggles, here's my Ford Falcon police interceptor Edited July 26, 2015 by kruleworld
checkmate Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 it doesn't look too bad, once you have it on the workbench. unfortunately there's little choice when it comes to 1/25 scale. Your comparo photo is a model too, and looks too short. This just highlights more inaccuracies in it: boot contour, window shape and size, angle and curve of guard, oversized door handles the list goes on. The Cavalier offering was a mile better than this and cheaper. For the cost of the body and kit you'd expect a lot more.
Frank Posted July 28, 2015 Posted July 28, 2015 I bought a resin body off you some time ago and it was BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH, I binned it. do don't put BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH on others.
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